The Longhorn band's exception to the song is not surprising. This is a generational 'thing.'
I've talked to parents of recent (ISU) grads here at the lake who are so frustrated with their son's take on cultural issues that it's maddening.
Families are to the point that they can't even address matters which were commonplace in years gone-by like marriage, politics, religion, and the like.
We're in a new place for much of America.
Human society and technology are advancing so rapidly that people feel alienated from the world even within their own lifetimes
The Longhorn band's exception to the song is not surprising. This is a generational 'thing.'
I've talked to parents of recent (ISU) grads here at the lake who are so frustrated with their son's take on cultural issues that it's maddening.
Families are to the point that they can't even address matters which were commonplace in years gone-by like marriage, politics, religion, and the like.
We're in a new place for much of America.
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I am with you on wanting Blacks to be treated fairly in all forms of life. I was dumb enough to think we were getting there. I was wrong on that but we need to keep on trying. But, going after the Eyes of Texas, a song that is almost sacred to millions of Longhorn fans is going too far in my opinion. The Eyes has been sung at more funerals of Horn fans than Amazing Grace. The attempt to do away with the Eyes will divide our fan base beyond repair I fear. I have loved the Horns for 65 years. I think this thing is going to destroy the program. I don't think even Urban can fix this mess and would be stupid to try. Sure hope i am wrong . Hook Em
Funny how when it is one of your traditions being called out for sexism -- and "loyal sons" and only "loyal sons" is sexist by a plain reading of the text, like it or not -- you find all sorts of excuses.
Is it a pretty minor thing? Yes.
Was there exclusionary intent when it was written? Likely not.
Do most people care? No, but most people don't care about this stuff generally.
Should it be changed? Open question. I have not (yet) advocated that it should. But even if it were to be, it would only take modifying one word. It is not like we would need to junk it.
The song is from the 1930s. There are not a lot of things from the 1930s that will not pose some problem to modern morality and ethics when you are willing to turn over all stones.
Maybe they can play this instead. No blackface connotations.
Chuck Norris defeated the black face connotations in single combat. This song is innocent. : )Well, they've got "The Eyes of the Rangers are upon you"...like "The Eyes of Texas are upon you".
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Chuck Norris defeated the black face connotations in single combat. This song is innocent. : )
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